14-Night Cruise on ZuiderdamEastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan - Weather

The Zuiderdam sails a 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary with Holland America Line (HAL), departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 23, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, with 8 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 24, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Dec 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

6. Day 6 — Tuesday, Dec 28, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

8. Day 8 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

9. Day 9 — Friday, Dec 31, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

10. Day 10 — Saturday, Jan 1, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

    St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

12. Day 12 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

13. Day 13 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

    Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 13 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

14. Day 14 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — At Sea

    Day 14 of 15 is a day at sea aboard Zuiderdam, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary.

15. Day 15 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 15 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.